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Old 17th Jun 2017, 11:08
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George 'Johnny' Johnson

Well overdue, and typical that he should dedicate the medal to those who served in Bomber Command.
As alluded to in an earlier post I was privileged to be taken through his part of the operation which entailed dropping the mine (as a bomb) across the dam wall.
He spoke very warmly about his 'as he put it' my Coney Island Lifeguard pilot, and also the words of encouragement from the rear gunner on the Nth run to 'Drop the B.....y thing'. A gentleman, still complete with humour and 'banter'.
Was invited to have lunch with Harry Hughes (Pathfinder) last week. It turns out he lives near my local 'strip' and frequents the nearby golf club for lunch.
Still bright as a button and his story in 'Five of the many' which is well worth a read.
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